The Houston Astros interviewed three more candidates Thursday for their vacant general manager job: Philadelphia assistant GM Ruben Amaro Jr., Cleveland director of player personnel Steve Lubratich and St. Louis assistant GM John Mozeliak. Houston also is considering one of its former GMs. Bob Watson was general manager of the Astros from 1993-95 and the New York Yankees from October 1995 to…
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Astros interview 3 more GM candidates
The Houston Astros interviewed three more candidates Thursday for their vacant general manager job: Philadelphia assistant GM Ruben Amaro Jr., Cleveland director of player personnel Steve Lubratich and St. Louis assistant GM John Mozeliak. Houston also is considering one of its former GMs. Bob Watson was general manager of the Astros from 1993-95 and the…
O’s ace Bedard likely done for season
Orioles ace Erik Bedard has stopped throwing, increasing the likelihood that the AL strikeout leader will soon be shut down for the season with a strained muscle near his right rib cage. Bedard has not pitched since Aug. 26, when he allowed six runs in six innings in a loss to the Minnesota Twins. The…
Mariners release reliever Rick White
The Seattle Mariners released right-handed reliever Rick White on Thursday, as the team got a rare day off while struggling to stay in the AL wild-card race. White was added to the Mariners’ 40-man roster on Aug. 23. He appeared in six games, going 0-1 with an 8.40 ERA, pitching for the 11th team in…
Australia state extends horse ban
A ban on moving and racing horses is extended indefinitely in Australia’s New South Wales because of equine influenza.
Ravens, QB Boller agree to extension
The Baltimore Ravens agreed in principle Thursday to a one-year extension with quarterback Kyle Boller, who started 34 games during his first three seasons before settling into a backup role last year. Boller’s contract was to expire after this season. The extension will keep him in Baltimore through 2008 and end speculation that the Ravens…
Shoulder cuts Brady’s practice short
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady missed a portion of practice Thursday because of his chronic right shoulder injury. Brady was on the field during the time the media was allowed to view practice, but the team later reported that had he “limited participation.” Patriots coach Bill Belichick was not available for comment.
Ducks’ Pahlsson undergoes hernia surgery
Anaheim Ducks forward Samuel Pahlsson has undergone surgery to repair a sports hernia, team general manager Brian Burke announced Thursday. The 29-year-old Pahlsson had eight goals and 18 assists last season and added 12 points during the playoffs as the Ducks won their first Stanley Cup. He had the operation on Wednesday in Philadelphia, Burke…
Honus Wagner 1909 card sold for $2.8M
A rare Honus Wagner baseball card has been sold for a record $2.8 million, just over six months after it was bought for a then-record $2.35 million. Referred to as the “Mona Lisa” of baseball cards, the almost mint-condition collectible — released in 1909 by the American Tobacco Company — was sold by Brian Seigel…
Dodgers stun Cubs on Ethier’s HR in 9th
Wrigley Field was rocking in anticipation of a Cubs’ victory. Then Andre Ethier tuned out the noise, turned off the crowd and sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to a stunning victory. Ethier connected on a three-run, pinch-homer in the ninth off closer Ryan Dempster, and the Los Angeles Dodgers used a four-run rally to beat…
Chad Johnson, Ravens in war of words
Chad Johnson added Ed Reed to his “hit list,” announced his intention of smacking Ray Lewis and Bart Scott in the mouth and promised a grandiose touchdown celebration. Lewis laughingly insisted Johnson wouldn’t score, and Scott said the standout wide receiver couldn’t hit hard enough to bust a grape.
Vikings DT Williams to sign 3-year deal
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams will sign a three-year contract extension with the team, he said after Thursday’s practice. Williams is making $2.65 million this season, the final installment of the original deal he signed with the Vikings in March 2005. The 34-year-old has given them their money’s worth with perhaps the two best…
Guerrero scratched from Angels’ lineup
Vladimir Guerrero was a late scratch from the Los Angeles Angels’ starting lineup Thursday night because of inflammation in his right triceps. The All-Star right fielder left the ballpark to get an MRI exam before the Angels played the Cleveland Indians in the opener of a four-game series between AL division leaders.